Subtract 2/60 from 50/96
50/96 - 2/60 is 39/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 60 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
50/96 = 50 × 5/96 × 5 = 250/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
2/60 = 2 × 8/60 × 8 = 16/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/480 - 16/480 = 250 - 16/480 = 234/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/80
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